Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) vs Newtonhill

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is about 0% cheaper on average. Newtonhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

£200,159

Newtonhill

£200,159

Crime Rate

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

4448.5

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Newtonhill

4321.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

73.6%

Newtonhill

73.6%

Avg Download Speed

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

359.1

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Newtonhill

376.2

EPC Rating

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Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

61.7

Newtonhill

48.4

Median Income

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

£31,465

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Newtonhill

£32,339

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Scotland

The average house price in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is £200,159, which is 0% less than Newtonhill at £200,159. The most affordable entry point in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is a flat at £102,989, while in Newtonhill it is a flat at £102,989.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) (£291,894 vs £291,894).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Over the last 21 years, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Scotland

Crime is lower in Newtonhill (4,321 per 1,000) compared to Blackburn (aberdeenshire) (4,448.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is other-crime, while in Newtonhill it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in Scotland

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has 73.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 73.6% in Newtonhill. Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has 165 schools in total, while Newtonhill has 165.

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) School Inspection Breakdown

73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Newtonhill School Inspection Breakdown

73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)	Newtonhill
Total Schools	165	165
Primary	149	149
Secondary	16	16
% Top two bands	73.6%	73.6%

Broadband & Connectivity

Newtonhill offers faster average downloads at 376.2 Mbps, compared to 359.1 Mbps in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 91.8% in Newtonhill. Gigabit availability stands at 67.3% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 71.9% in Newtonhill.

Newtonhill is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (376 vs 359 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 61.7 (band D) versus 48.4 (band E) in Newtonhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,429 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and £1,493 in Newtonhill. 44.3% of homes in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Newtonhill.

Newtonhill has more energy-efficient housing — 53.7% reach band C or above, vs 44.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,339 in Newtonhill and £31,465 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). The median age is 42.8 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 37.8 in Newtonhill. Employment rates stand at 74.5% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 76.1% in Newtonhill. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) versus 63.9% in Newtonhill.

Indicator	Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)	Newtonhill
Population	3,050	3,140
Median Age	42.8	37.8
Median Household Income	£31,465	£32,339
Employment Rate	74.5%	76.1%
Owner Occupied	71.2%	63.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.6%	25.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and Newtonhill?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and Newtonhill are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Newtonhill?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £200,159.

Is Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Newtonhill safer?

Newtonhill has the lower crime rate at 4,321 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Newtonhill?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 73.6%.

Which has faster broadband, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Newtonhill?

Newtonhill has faster average broadband at 376.2 Mbps.

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